Car, Motorcycle, and Truck Accident Attorneys

Experiencing a car accident is shocking and scary, but the lasting effects from the accident can also be devastating. Bills from your medical treatments, and the cost to repair or replace damaged property can stack-up quickly. If you are forced to miss work, the lost wages only make the financial pressures following a car, motorcycle, or truck accident worse which comes under auto accident attorneys . Insurance companies can be helpful, but it is not in their best interest to give you a large settlement; so don’t try to negotiate with them on your own.  Contact the experienced car accident attorneys at Sweet Lawyers. We have seen thousands of cases, and for those we represent, we have a 98% success rate.  Trust in a law firm with proven results. Contact us today for a 100% free case evaluation.

What to Do After a Car Accident

When involved in a car accident, people often forget the steps they need to take in order to protect themselves from insurance fraud, inadequate compensation, and other damages. Follow these simple guidelines if you ever find yourself in an auto accident:

1. Before anything else, seek medical attention if you have been hurt.
2. Get to a safe place to prevent further damage or injury.
3. Collect as much information as possible: insurance and contact information of people involved in the accident, pictures/videos of vehicles involved, documentation of fault, and whatever else that can be used for evidence.
4. File a police report or incident report by calling 911.
5. Hire an experienced personal injury attorney from Sweet Lawyers

Common Types of Auto Accidents

Traffic has undoubtedly increased over the past few years, especially in urban, highly populated areas. This increase in traffic contributes to the increase of car crashes and road fatalities. Some of the most common car accidents that happen  include:

• Rear-end collisions → when one vehicle rear ends another vehicle while driving.
• Parked car accidents → after hitting a parked car, it is important to leave a note with contact information if the owner is not present, take pictures/videos of the scene, and look for witnesses.
• T-bone accidents → when the front of a car collides into the side of another vehicle, creating the  “T” shape.
• Sideswipes → when two vehicles are driving the same direction alongside one another and one vehicle crosses into the other lane. The sides of the vehicles then “swipe” together.
• Hit-and-runs → when a driver involved in an accident leaves the scene before exchanging information or waiting for police to arrive (which can result in serious criminal charges).
• Low-speed collisions → not all accidents happen at high-speeds; these are collisions that happen under ten (10) MPH.

Each type of car accident is an outcome of either negligent driving, human error, or natural and unavoidable conditions.

Common Causes and Injuries in Car Collisions

The increased collision and fatality rates from car accidents are due to a variety of things. Reasons for car crashes can range from texting while driving, driving  under the influence of drugs or alcohol, distracted and reckless driving, weather conditions, and much more.

Depending on the severity of the crash, injuries can range from scratches and bruises to broken bones and even wrongful death. Some of the most common injuries from car crashes include whiplash, neck and back pain, head and brain injuries, and emotional trauma. These physical and emotional damages can result in long-term medical care, surgical procedures, and other medical attention. All of these lead to high medical bills that you may not be able to cover if you are unable to work due to the accident and injuries you sustained. In order to handle this issues you need Auto accidents attorneys.

What We Can Recover

Sometimes, it is difficult to tell who is at fault in an accident. When this is the case, the common-law doctrine of comparative negligence (or comparative fault) comes into play. In the United States, even if you are partially at fault for a collision, you can receive damages. Our experienced car accident attorneys will use witnesses and reconstruction experts to build a solid case for you. If the other person involved in the accident doesn’t have insurance, we can check to see if you have an “uninsured motorist” clause in your insurance policy. With this clause, your insurance will step into the shoes of the negligent driver without coverage and compensate you for damages and your insurance rates will not be affected.

Following the steps listed above after an auto accident will help you stay safe; physically, mentally, and legally. Never discuss the details of the accident with the other party’s insurance company, attorney, or the adjuster. Instruct them to speak to your attorney and provide them with your attorney’s contact information, instead. Let our experienced car accident lawyers take care of the negotiation between insurance companies. You have nothing to lose, your consultation is free and confidential, and you won’t pay a single penny to our auto accidents attorneys unless we win your case .

If you’ve recently been involved in a car accident, call Sweet Lawyers at (800) 674-7854 for a free case evaluation.